3 TV miniseries headline releases to DVD this week

"Ancient Aliens: Collector's Edition" (History, 2009-12, 13 discs, $99.95, 42 episodes). This set collects the first four seasons of the documentary series that explores "evidence" gathered in support of Erich von Daniken's theories from his 1986 book "Chariots of the Gods," suggesting that visiting aliens built landing strips in Peru, constructed the pyramids, etc.

"The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show: The Complete Animated Series" (Warner Archive, 1983-85, two discs, $29.95, 18 episodes). This is the animated '80s show that featured all the Peanuts gang in a series of short skits, all cute and some quite amusing. (Available at WarnerArchive.com)

"Saban's Power Rangers: Super Samurai: The Complete Season" (Lionsgate/Blu-ray, 2012, three discs, $39.99, 20 episodes, music videos). These episodes are from the series currently running on the Nickelodeon cable channel, with new weapons and villains.

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